Methodist Mountain (FR 108) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Methodist Mountain (FR 108) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

2.6 mi from Salida

Maps 7,970 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Methodist Mountain Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 1.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Methodist Mountain stands 3,740 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles south.
  • Wicker Spring lies 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–62°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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